Jefferies JMosaic+ (LGBTQ+) Monthly Storyboard
Each month, the Jefferies JMosaic+ Team produces a Storyboard to discuss issues from the LGBQT+ community with Jefferies. Here is my take on what it has meant to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Diversity, Inclusion & Leadership
Jefferies JMosaic+ (LGBTQ+) Executive Member
Leadership committee member (one of seven individuals at Jefferies)
Director of LGBTQ+ Allyship Programs
Jefferies NextGen Council Co-Founder
The Voice of Analyst and Associate Leaders at Jefferies
Co-Founder of Council in 2016, served in Advisory role at Vice President level.
Jefferies Diversity Symposium Speaker
Annual speaker, shadow and mentor at Jefferies Diversity Symposium & Inspiring Women for Finance Symposium
Jefferies Mentor/Mentee Program
Mentor to two Associate level employees and one intern each year with focus on the development of diverse talent at Jefferies.
JefAhead Council : A Group Enhancing the Future of Work at Jefferies Post-Covid19
One of two VPs within Equities on the JefAhead Council
Interviewed leaders at Jefferies in 2020 about the future of work at Jefferies, presented findings to Chairman of Jefferies
Jefdata Data Science MBA Internship
Hired two female data scientist interns for MBA credit and introduced them to the world of data science within asset management.
Volunteer Work
Below is a summary of select volunteer work Rich has been a part of over the past few years:
North Park Hockey
Coach
Coach of hockey program (ages 6-8) in New York City from October-April of each year. Commitments include games and practices on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Team For Kids
Runner/Fundraiser
Funds raised by Team for Kids support running-based fitness, goal-setting, and nutrition programs benefiting nearly 250,000 students in schools and communities across the United States, including 125,000 in New York City's five boroughs.
Student Sponsor Partners
Mentor
Student Sponsor Partners harnesses the power of quality education and mentorship to help low-income and academically average New York City youth escape the cycle of poverty and reach their highest potential.